SodaStream Art vs Drinkmate OmniFizz
Drinkmate OmniFizz wins — Drinkmate OmniFizz wins on features and value — the ability to carbonate any beverage (not just water) at $20 less is a …
Scores: SodaStream Art 8/10 · Drinkmate OmniFizz 9/10
Drinkmate OmniFizz wins on features and value — the ability to carbonate any beverage (not just water) at $20 less is a clear advantage. SodaStream Art wins on design aesthetics and the convenience of 20,000+ retail cylinder exchange locations. If you only carbonate water and value design: SodaStream. If you want to carbonate wine, beer, or juice: Drinkmate is the only choice.
SodaStream Art lists at $119 while Drinkmate OmniFizz lists at $99 — Drinkmate OmniFizz undercuts SodaStream Art by $20 (20%).
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SodaStream Art | Drinkmate OmniFizz |
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| co2_cylinder | 60L cylinder (included), SodaStream exchange program | Compatible with standard 60g threaded CO2 cartridges AND SodaStream cylinders with adapter |
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| carbonation | Water only — not compatible with juice, wine, or other beverages | Any beverage — water, juice, wine, flat beer, cocktails |
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| mechanism | Lever-top design, no electricity required | Push-button + fizz infuser cap prevents overflow |
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| bottles | 1L and 0.5L BPA-free plastic bottles included | 1L PET bottle included |
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| co2_cost | $15 exchange for 60L cylinder (fills ~60 one-liter bottles) | 60g cartridges at $1.50 each; standard 60L cylinder with SodaStream adapter |
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| flavors | SodaStream flavor drops and syrups compatibility | — |
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SodaStream Art
What works
- SodaStream exchange program is available at 20,000+ US retail locations — Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond carry cylinders; Drinkmate CO2 requires online ordering or specialty stores
- 60L cylinder carbonates approximately 60 liters at $0.25 per liter — significantly cheaper than buying sparkling water or soda at retail
- Lever-top Art design is more ergonomic than push-button models — single-hand operation with tactile click feedback for carbonation control
What doesn't
- Water-only carbonation is the major limitation — SodaStream cannot carbonate juice, wine, flat beer, or other beverages the way Drinkmate can
- SodaStream cylinders use a proprietary connector — only SodaStream cylinders work, and exchange prices are set by SodaStream
- BPA-free plastic bottles yellow over time — glass or stainless options available but not included at the $119 price
Drinkmate OmniFizz
What works
- Carbonate any beverage — wine, flat beer, juice, cocktails — not just water; this is the fundamental capability SodaStream cannot offer
- Compatible with standard CO2 cylinders via adapter — not locked into SodaStream's proprietary exchange program and pricing
- At $99 vs $119, Drinkmate is $20 cheaper with broader carbonation capability — better value-to-feature ratio out of the box
What doesn't
- Fizz infuser mechanism requires an extra step when carbonating non-water beverages — more process than SodaStream's simpler water-only operation
- CO2 exchange ecosystem is smaller than SodaStream's 20,000+ retail locations — finding replacement cylinders locally can require specialty stores
- Build quality and design aesthetic are less premium than SodaStream Art's lever-top — Drinkmate prioritizes function over form
Bottom line
Our pick: Drinkmate OmniFizz.
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